Read hay statistics and data about the Goulburn and Murray Valley regions.

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GV 18

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GV 17

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05-Jan-2018

110

GV 18: 110

130

GV 17: 130

163

GV 5YA: 163

12-Jan-2018

110

GV 18: 110

130

GV 17: 130

163

GV 5YA: 163

19-Jan-2018

110

GV 18: 110

130

GV 17: 130

163

GV 5YA: 163

26-Jan-2018

110

GV 18: 110

130

GV 17: 130

163

GV 5YA: 163

02-Feb-2018

110

GV 18: 110

130

GV 17: 130

168

GV 5YA: 168

09-Feb-2018

120

GV 18: 120

130

GV 17: 130

168

GV 5YA: 168

16-Feb-2018

115

GV 18: 115

130

GV 17: 130

168

GV 5YA: 168

23-Feb-2018

110

GV 18: 110

130

GV 17: 130

168

GV 5YA: 168

02-Mar-2018

110

GV 18: 110

130

GV 17: 130

171

GV 5YA: 171

09-Mar-2018

110

GV 18: 110

130

GV 17: 130

171

GV 5YA: 171

16-Mar-2018

110

GV 18: 110

130

GV 17: 130

171

GV 5YA: 171

23-Mar-2018

110

GV 18: 110

130

GV 17: 130

171

GV 5YA: 171

30-Mar-2018

110

GV 18: 110

130

GV 17: 130

171

GV 5YA: 171

06-Apr-2018

110

GV 18: 110

135

GV 17: 135

172

GV 5YA: 172

13-Apr-2018

110

GV 18: 110

135

GV 17: 135

172

GV 5YA: 172

20-Apr-2018

110

GV 18: 110

135

GV 17: 135

172

GV 5YA: 172

27-Apr-2018

110

GV 18: 110

135

GV 17: 135

172

GV 5YA: 172

04-May-2018

120

GV 18: 120

135

GV 17: 135

184

GV 5YA: 184

11-May-2018

130

GV 18: 130

135

GV 17: 135

184

GV 5YA: 184

18-May-2018

130

GV 18: 130

136

GV 17: 136

184

GV 5YA: 184

25-May-2018

165

GV 18: 165

120

GV 17: 120

184

GV 5YA: 184

01-Jun-2018

165

GV 18: 165

120

GV 17: 120

196

GV 5YA: 196

08-Jun-2018

165

GV 18: 165

128

GV 17: 128

196

GV 5YA: 196

15-Jun-2018

165

GV 18: 165

135

GV 17: 135

196

GV 5YA: 196

22-Jun-2018

205

GV 18: 205

130

GV 17: 130

196

GV 5YA: 196

29-Jun-2018

205

GV 18: 205

130

GV 17: 130

196

GV 5YA: 196

06-Jul-2018

215

GV 18: 215

130

GV 17: 130

207

GV 5YA: 207

13-Jul-2018

215

GV 18: 215

140

GV 17: 140

207

GV 5YA: 207

20-Jul-2018

245

GV 18: 245

140

GV 17: 140

207

GV 5YA: 207

27-Jul-2018

245

GV 18: 245

140

GV 17: 140

207

GV 5YA: 207

03-Aug-2018

245

GV 18: 245

140

GV 17: 140

233

GV 5YA: 233

10-Aug-2018

350

GV 18: 350

140

GV 17: 140

233

GV 5YA: 233

17-Aug-2018

425

GV 18: 425

140

GV 17: 140

233

GV 5YA: 233

24-Aug-2018

425

GV 18: 425

120

GV 17: 120

233

GV 5YA: 233

31-Aug-2018

425

GV 18: 425

95

GV 17: 95

233

GV 5YA: 233

07-Sep-2018

425

GV 18: 425

105

GV 17: 105

228

GV 5YA: 228

14-Sep-2018

425

GV 18: 425

100

GV 17: 100

228

GV 5YA: 228

21-Sep-2018

390

GV 18: 390

100

GV 17: 100

228

GV 5YA: 228

28-Sep-2018

355

GV 18: 355

100

GV 17: 100

228

GV 5YA: 228

05-Oct-2018

355

GV 18: 355

100

GV 17: 100

182

GV 5YA: 182

12-Oct-2018

375

GV 18: 375

100

GV 17: 100

182

GV 5YA: 182

19-Oct-2018

375

GV 18: 375

100

GV 17: 100

182

GV 5YA: 182

26-Oct-2018

375

GV 18: 375

100

GV 17: 100

182

GV 5YA: 182

02-Nov-2018

395

GV 18: 395

100

GV 17: 100

168

GV 5YA: 168

09-Nov-2018

385

GV 18: 385

105

GV 17: 105

168

GV 5YA: 168

16-Nov-2018

335

GV 18: 335

110

GV 17: 110

168

GV 5YA: 168

23-Nov-2018

338

GV 18: 338

110

GV 17: 110

168

GV 5YA: 168

30-Nov-2018

340

GV 18: 340

110

GV 17: 110

168

GV 5YA: 168

07-Dec-2018

350

GV 18: 350

110

GV 17: 110

166

GV 5YA: 166

14-Dec-2018

365

GV 18: 365

110

GV 17: 110

166

GV 5YA: 166

21-Dec-2018

GV 18:

110

GV 17: 110

166

GV 5YA: 166

28-Dec-2018

GV 18:

110

GV 17: 110

166

GV 5YA: 166

Hay commentary

Rain fell on Sunday and Monday in the Goulburn Valley with Echuca, Shepparton and Benalla all recording 14mm, Kyabram recording 11mm and Yarrawonga 7mm.

The rain has damaged some second cut Lucerne and the forecast rains could cause some more damage. Farmers are busy baling straw before the rain comes.

Demand remains slow in the region. Irrigated crops that are being cut such as lucerne, rye grass, clover and cereals for those who had the right timing of their cuts these crops are of high quality; some farmers waited for rains and these crops are a little mature and will not be as of as high a quality. Canola that has been made correctly is testing well and is good quality feed, canola hay not made correctly will have high nitrogen levels and will need to be blended.

It has been reported canola is available in the region for $225 - $300/t on farm.

It has been reported there is canola and wheaten silage being made and coming into the market at $200/t on farm.

It has been reported that there is rye grass available from $375/t on farm.

Price changes have been noted this week.

Cereal hay: +15 ($350 to $380/t). Prices have firmed this week.

Lucerne hay: +/-0 ($540 to $575/t). Prices remain steady this week

Straw: +5 ($150 to $200/t). Prices have firmed this week.

Pasture hay: +/-0 ($310 to $425/t). Prices remain steady this week.

Please note unless stated otherwise, prices are per tonne, delivered locally. The price range indicated is for feeds of varying quality with the price range generally indicative of quality of feed. We recommend feed testing and viewing of fodder before purchase to be sure of the quality of feed.

Notes:

Change in price is the change since the last report. Hay quoted is sourced locally, delivered locally, GST exclusive. It should be noted that local prices quoted may not be the cheapest available, sourcing it from another region may be more affordable, and buyers are encouraged to evaluate all options. Prices are indicative to a mid-range shedded product, and based on the best indication of market value at the time of reporting. It should be noted there is a wide variation in quality of hay, prices for a mid-range product will not reflect the weighted average of trade. Prices will naturally vary based on the product quantity and quality, buyer/seller relationship and the size of the trade.

This report has been commissioned by Dairy Australia to provide an independent and timely assessment of grain and hay markets in each dairying region. It should be remembered that actual prices may vary for quality or other reasons. Whilst all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this report, to the fullest extent permitted by Australian law Dairy Australia disclaims all liability for any inadvertent errors and for any losses or damages stemming from reliance upon its content. Dairy Australia recommends that all persons seek independent advice and, where appropriate, advice from a qualified adviser, before making any decisions about changes to business strategy.

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